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04/24/2025

'Tis the season for allergies! Dr. Jen Caudle talks prevention and treatment options

Although Spring is a beautiful season; flowers are blooming, grass is growing, it often comes with those pesky allergies. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about one quarter (…

04/24/2025

Police warn of diversion-style burglaries in NE Philly

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia Police are warning residents about a pair of thieves, pretending to be utility workers and targeting elderly residents in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say…

04/24/2025

Man shot in Juniata Park; suspect on the loose

(WPHL) — A man is being treated in the hospital in critical condition after he was shot multiple times in Juniata Park. Philadelphia Police tell PHL17 the shooting occurred at 11 p.m. last ni…

04/24/2025

Pennsylvania officials push to protect LGBTQ rights

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania was once first in the nation when it comes to protecting the rights of LGBTQ citizens. The problem is, advocates say, that it was 50 years ago, and the Commonwealth has fallen…

04/24/2025

Eagles decline Jahan Dotson's 5th-year option

(WHTM) — The Philadelphia Eagles have declined the 5th-year option on wide receiver Jahan Dotson, according to a report. Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz posted on X that the Eagles decl…

04/23/2025

Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to Reading City Council president candidates

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania…

04/23/2025

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it’s expected to grow before forecast…

04/23/2025

Walmart remodeling 26 Pennsylvania stores; Here's what we know

(WHTM) — Walmart just announced that 26 store locations across Pennsylvania will be undergoing renovations this year. Back in January 2024, Walmart announced plans to invest in the remodeling…

04/23/2025

'Mutts and Putts' campaign covers dog adoption fees through Truist Championship

(WPHL) — With the Truist Championship just weeks away from teeing off at The Philadelphia Cricket Club, the tournament is rallying the city—and its furry residents—in excitement for the PGA T…

04/23/2025

Eagles star Saquon Barkley visits Milton Hershey students

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Milton Hershey Spartan students got a Super Bowl sized surprise Tuesday, from the Eagles. First, it was mascot Swoop, then the drumline, then the cheerleaders, bu…

04/23/2025

Man allegedly steals $3.7 million from elderly woman and her estate

(WPHL) — A Flourtown man has been arrested after prosecutors say he was found to have stolen $3.7 million from a deceased elderly woman and her estate. 66-year-old James Batt is being accused…

04/23/2025

Philly Zoo debuts 4 rare tortoise hatchlings

For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family.

04/23/2025

Police arrest man for allegedly killing ex-girlfriend's father in 2023

(WPHL)– Philadelphia Police have announced an arrest for a man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend’s father in Tacony in June 2023. 31-year-old Nicholas Santiago was arrested and cha…

04/23/2025

The is getting ready to debut their newest Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings! Watch their debut LIVE on our Instagram at 11 a.m. 🥹🐢

04/23/2025

Black bear spotted in Hamilton County

(WPHL)– Hamilton Township officials are warning residents to be on alert after a black bear was spotted in a residential area. Officials say, “Hungry black bears have recently come out …

04/22/2025

Mandatory wildfire evacuations in Ocean County, N.J.

(WPHL) — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on the scene of a wildfire burning at the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, Ocean County. So far, a total of 16 st…

04/22/2025

3 NJ shore towns on USA Today's list of the 10 best boardwalks

(WPHL)– Attention New Jersey beachgoers, 3 of NJ’s best boardwalks were just named some of the best boardwalks in the U.S. Wildwoods, Atlantic City, and Ocean City were named the best b…

04/22/2025

PennDOT to host special REAL ID events statewide on April 28

(WPHL)– As the federal REAL ID deadline looms, PennDOT is helping Pennsylvanians meet the deadline with special statewide events on April 28. The April 28 REAL ID Day events will be held at 5…